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    What Went Wrong With Mrs Milliard's Mech?
    What Went Wrong With Mrs Milliard's Mech?
    What Went Wrong With Mrs Milliard's Mech?
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    What Went Wrong With Mrs Milliard's Mech?

    By I H Laking

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    If you're a fan of detective stories, look no further! I H Laking's debut novella will wrap you up in the new world of the Empire.

    Mrs Milliard is on the verge of financial ruin. With a business deal about to expire unless her mechanical baker remembers his secret recipe, Mrs Milliard turns to Inspector Ambrose for help. But as Ambrose soon discovers, no one in Mrs Milliard's neighbourhood is ready to talk.

    Will Inspector Ambrose uncover the truth before Mrs Milliard's midnight deadline? Can he solve a mystery that seems impossible on first inspection? The culprit is closer than it seems, and time is running out.

    Join Inspector Ambrose and help him solve the mystery of Mrs Milliard's Mech today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherI H Laking
    Release dateOct 7, 2014
    ISBN9781310632075
    What Went Wrong With Mrs Milliard's Mech?
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    I H Laking

    I H Laking is a young author from New Zealand who writes fantasy stories for children and young adults.His inspiration includes C.S. Lewis and J.R.R.Tolkien, and his current series of detective stories is an introduction to the world of the Empire. His style is contemporary, with elements of classic children's books. He loves a great twist, and every story contains an unexpected turn to keep the reader wanting more.

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